• Toddler Play Group, John J. Bach Branch of the Albany Public Library, 455 New Scotland Ave., Albany When: 11 a.m. Contact: 482-2154 or http://evanced.albanypubliclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=10847Notes: After story time children and their adults are invited to play and socialize in the community room. Basic toys are provided.

• Family Story Time, Lansingburgh Branch of Troy Public Library, 114th Street and Fourth Avenue, Troy When: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Contact:http://www.thetroylibrary.orgNotes: Stories, rhymes, songs, and a simple craft for children up to the age of 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

• Nuts for Squirrels: Squirrel Appreciation Day, Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany When: 10:30 a.m.; also 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 Cost: $3-$5 Contact: 456-0655 or https://www.albanypinebush.org/events/detail.cfm?id=1096Notes: Did you know that January 21st is National Squirrel Appreciation Day? Join a brief inside presentation on three squirrel species that live in the Pine Bush followed by a one-mile hike to explore squirrel habitat and investigate the many signs they leave behind.